Cash-Strapped Go First Airlines extends the cancellation of the flight operation till May 30. The official announcement for the same was made by the airline on Saturday through its official Twitter account mentioning, “Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 30th May 2023 are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and request customers to visit us for more information. For any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us.”Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 30th May 2023 are cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and request customers to visit https://t.co/W9zQ6X3vmu for more information. For any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us. pic.twitter.com/norPCJLYD1— GO FIRST (@GoFirstairways) May 26, 2023 Airlines also informed us that a full refund of the payments will be made to the original mode of payment shortly.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday asked the airline to work on a comprehensive structuring plan for sustainable revival of the airline, within 30 days.Go First has been asked to submit a response to the show cause notice issued on May 8 by DGCA. wherein they have requested to be allowed to use the moratorium period to create a comprehensive structuring plan for restarting flight operations.“The airline has been asked to furnish inter-alia, the status of availability of operational aircraft fleet, post holders required, pilots and other personnel, maintenance arrangements, funding/working capital, arrangements with lessors and vendors etc. for the sustainable revival of operations,” the official said.The official further informed that the revival plan once submitted by Go First shall be reviewed by DGCA for further appropriate action in the matter. What is the Go First issue all aboutGoing through some serious turmoil over cash, Go First stated that it will contact NCLT to initiate voluntary insolvency procedures, but the problem flared up. The airline accused US-based Pratt & Whitney (P&W) of failing to provide the necessary engines for its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.On May 3, Go First Airlines stated that all of its scheduled flights will be cancelled from May 3 to May 5. The airline also stated that all customers will receive a full refund. According to reports, the decision was made as a result of oil marketing businesses unpaid debts. Since then, the airline keeps on cancelling all the flights.
